5. Carbonated beverages and soda
These drinks create bubbles, like air pockets, which expand your stomach and cause pain and pressure against the LES, relaxing it. They also consist of sugar that ferments in the stomach, producing more gases. They also increase stomach acidity. These factors make these drinks risky for heartburn, especially nocturnal heartburn.
Limit your intake of these drinks or avoid them. You can also try decaf ice tea and dilutable drinks.
